Project Roles
Project Sponsor: (Exec level):Ìý
Responsible forÌýÌý
- Project alignment with strategic goals
- Shares Exec prioritization and top-down support with team
- Responsible for signing off on the charter and final scope of work
- Allocates budget for the project
- Note: Receives regular status updates (cadence to be determined) from the project manager / they’re not expected to attend every meetingÌý
Project Owner/s (typically director level):Ìý
Responsible forÌýÌý
- Acting as a high-level subject matter expert, works closely with the PM on accomplishing deliverables/objectives and attends most meetings.
- Helping to determine the project team.
- Communicating that the project is a priority and helps to allocate work time and resources for the project team.Ìý
Project team members:Ìý
- Subject matter experts in their areas.
- Attends all meetings and actively contributes to the scope of work.ÌýÌý
Definition of a project:Ìý
Specific service, product, or result delivered.Ìý
Impact is cross-departmental.Ìý
Defined start and end dates.Ìý
Not an operational support activity or routine maintenance.Ìý
Identified sponsor(s) and project team.Ìý